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For the Record (MP3)en-usCNET blogger and CBS News Tech analyst Larry Magid talks with tech insiders about products and issues ranging from an inside look at the newest tech products to a critical analysis of tech policy issues. Drawing on company reps, analysts, CNET beat reporters and other experts, Magid gets the answers you need to hear.Podcasts2009 CNET.comThu, 27 Feb 2014 13:38:33 PST2009 CNET.comlarry,magid,cnet,technology,podcast,audio,interviewTechnology/Tech Newspodcast@cnet.comCNET.comCNET.comnolarry,magid,cnet,technology,podcast,audio,interviewLarry looks at personal technology products, services, trends, and issues.CNET blogger and CBS News Tech analyst Larry Magid talks with tech insiders about products and issues ranging from an inside look at the newest tech products to a critical analysis of tech policy issues. Drawing on company reps, analysts, CNET beat reporters and other experts, Magid gets the answers you need to hear.http://news.cnet.com/for-the-record-podcasthttp://www.cnet.com/i/pod/images/podcast_fortherecord_300x300.jpgFor the Record (MP3)Subscribe with PodnovaSubscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with ODEOSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Yourminis.comSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with netomat HubSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with FlurrySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily RotationAuthor Danah Boyd on why teens and social media are 'complicated' (podcast)http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-57619651-238/author-danah-boyd-on-why-teens-and-social-media-are-complicated-podcast/?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=FortheRecordPodcast
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When it comes to understanding how teens use social media, there's perhaps no one more clued in than Danah Boyd, except maybe teens themselves. An ethnographer with a Ph.D. in information from the University of California at Berkeley, she has spent the last eight years speaking with and observing teens from all walks of life.
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Boyd's new book, "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Its-Complicated-Social-Lives-Networked-ebook/dp/B00HUYT8TS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1393522822&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=danah+boyd">It's Complicated: The social lives of networked teens</a>," is the culmination of this work where, as she writes, she attempts to "describe and explain the networked lives of teens to the people who worry about them -- parents, teachers, policy makers, journalists, and sometimes even other teens."</p><p>
To gather material for the book, she traveled through the United States from 2005 to 2012, meeting with teens from 18 states among "a wide array of socioeconomic and ethnic communities." And frankly, Boyd is one of the relatively few people in the social media space who goes out of her to way be inclusive. </p><p>
<b>It really is complicated</b><br clear="all">
As the title of the book implies, understanding teens' use of social media can't be reduced to a sound bite, nor can the benefits or dangers of modern technology. As Boyd observes, "Technologies are often heralded as the solution to major world problems. When those solutions fail to transpire, people are disillusioned. That can prompt a backlash, as people focus on the terrible things that may occur because of those same technologies."</p><p>
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Full disclosure: Although Boyd and I have no business or financial relationship, we have interacted over the years as co-speakers at events and in 2008 and 2009 when we both served on the Harvard Berkman Center's <a title="Net threat to minors less than feared -- Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009" href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-10142096-238.html">Internet Safety Technology Task Force</a>. </p><p>
The book covers a wide range of topics related to teens and tech, including identity, privacy, addiction, danger, bullying, inequality, literacy, and "searching for a public of their own."</p><p>
At the start our interview (scroll down to listen), Boyd pointed out that "young people have turned to social media because their lives have been so heavily restricted." There was a time when kids could get on their bikes on a Saturday morning and come back before dark, but those days are largely over. Teens, as Boyd said in the interview and in the book, "don't have that opportunity, so they've turned to social media to hang out and socialize with their friends."</p><p>
Of course, Boyd does address parental anxieties, but asks, "How much of this is based on reality and how much of this is magnified in unpredictable ways? How do we get at what's really happening?" She said that her research involved "trying to figure out what [teens are] really doing, why, and how it fits into a broader context."</p><p>
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That context is important when looking at what teens post online. In the book, Boyd observes that "unfortunately, adults sometimes believe that they understand what they see online without considering how teens imagined the context when they originally posted a particular photograph or comment." Think of your own social lives where you might say things differently to a group of close friends than you would to your boss. What may seem incredibly inappropriate in one context may be perfectly acceptable in another.</p><p>
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Boyd's chapter on bullying is must-reading for any adult who worries that today's youth are habitually mistreating their peers online. "During my fieldwork, I met parents who saw every act of teasing as bullying, even when their children did not. At the other extreme, news media has taken to describing serious criminal acts of aggression by teens as bullying rather than using terms like stalking, harassment, or abuse." As she points out, "interpersonal conflicts emerge and teens participate in battles over reputation, status, and popularity. Attention becomes a commodity, and at times, teens participate in drama or pranks that can be intentionally or accidentally hurtful to others. Not all drama or gossip is problematic, but some of what teens experience is quite painful." In other words, like all other topics in her book, "It's Complicated."</p><p>
For more of Boyd's thoughts, click below to listen to our 13-minute interview</a>.
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Just about every TV maker at the <a href="http://ces.cnet.com/" >2014 Consumer Electronics Show</a> in Las Vegas was showing off 4K TVs. But to fully appreciate these Ultra High Definition (UHD) TVs, you'll need content that's recorded in 4K.</p>
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Trip Hawkins, the founder of Electronic Arts and EA Sports, is turning his attention to social emotional learning with a new game to help 6- to 12-year-olds develop social skills that can help prevent bullying and help build better relationships and decision making. <p>Originally posted at <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-57615669-238/trip-hawkins-new-game-focuses-on-social-emotional-learning-podcast/" class="origPostedBlog">Safe and Secure</a></p>
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It's pretty unusual to see an issue supported by President Obama and House Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor -- as well as Apple and Microsoft -- but they're all backing Hour of Code, which aims to get 5 million students in 33,000 classrooms around the world to learn at least one hour of computer science this week.
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Sponsored by <a href="http://code.org">Code.org</a>, the effort features entertainers Shakira, Ashton Kutcher, and Angela Bassett and athletes Chris Bosh, Warren Sapp, and Dwight Howard in videos supporting this cause. Tech luminaries including Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Susan Wojcicki, and the late Steve Jobs also weigh in with messages on the importance of learning to code. <a href="http://www.larrysworld.com/hour-of-code-videos/" >Click here</a> to view them.
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During the course of the week there will be Hour of Code Learning events at every major Apple store in the U.S. along with all 51 Microsoft retail stores. This is also <a href="http://csedweek.org/" >Computer Science Education Week</a>.
In a recorded interview (scroll down to listen), Code.org co-founder Ali Partovi said that "only 5 percent of U.S. schools teach computer science today, and that number is down from where it was 10 years ago." He said that computer science education peaked around 2003/2004 for a variety of reasons including budget along with state education standards. "In the vast majority of U.S. states computer science does not count toward graduation. It counts as an elective." As money gets tight, schools are cutting computer science along with art and music.</p><p>
Pointing to the number of coding jobs not just in tech firms but hospitals, government, and all types of businesses, Partovi said that computer science "is the most empowering thing a kid could be learning, especially a kid from a disadvantage background." I didn't fact-check this, but he said that "a college graduate's first job in computer science makes more money than a doctor who's 10 years older." One thing I can't argue with is his statement that for disadvantaged youth, "the dream of becoming a computer programmer" is much more realistic than the odds of becoming an NBA player or a hip-hop star.</p><p></p>
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October is <a href="http://www.staysafeonline.org/ncsam/" >National Cyber Security Awareness Month </a>-- a time when the tech industry, government, businesses, and consumers focus on staying safe online.</p><p></p><p>
I admit that there are lots of of days, weeks, and months on the calendar to recognize just about anything laudable, but October is as good a time as any to put some thought into how we can keep the Internet more secure. Whether it's government and large companies fending off major hack attacks from nation states or individuals protecting their devices against malicious software, we can all do something, starting with securing our own networks and devices. </p><p>
Do you have a PIN to keep unauthorized people from using your mobile phone or tablet? How strong are your passwords? If you're using "password" or the name of your dog, you might want to take a look at these "<a href="http://www.connectsafely.org/tips-to-create-and-manage-strong-passwords/">Tips for Strong, Secure Passwords</a>" that I posted on ConnectSafely.org, the nonprofit Internet safety organization where I serve as co-director. </p><p>
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And what about devices at home? In observance of Cyber Security Awareness Month, ConnectSafely just posted "<a href="http://www.connectsafely.org/wp-content/uploads/securityguide.pdf">A Parents' Guide to Cybersecurity</a>" (PDF) to help families with kids be sure that everyone is doing what they can. As it says in the free booklet, "Security is one of those topics that are pretty easy to talk with kids about,
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In an interview (scroll down to listen), National Cyber Security Alliance Executive Director Michael Kaiser said that his organization's ongoing theme, "Stop Think Connect," is a "simple way for people to stay safe and secure online." He suggested that people "<i>stop</i> and make sure you've taken the safety security precautions you should have, <i>think</i> about the consequences of your actions and behaviors to protect you against phishing or posting inappropriate content, and <i>connect</i> and enjoy the Internet."</p><p>
Kaiser acknowledged that there's no such thing as perfect security -- "perfection is probably not the goal at the end of the day" -- but that's true in other aspects of life. "We haven't prevented all car accidents." While he said we shouldn't strive for perfection, "we should strive for some baseline understanding and action by everyone because it does make people safer even if it's not perfect."</p><p></p><p>
Some of the security precautions Kaiser suggests include updating your operating system, browser, and other software; use long, strong, and unique passwords; use anti-malware software; use PINs or fingerprints for mobile devices; and "be thoughtful about what we post about each other, where we are, and where we're going."</p><p>
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When we think of the "dangers" of TV and children, we're reminded of studies about kids watching too much TV or TV shows that encourage violence, overeating, or bad habits. And while there is some controversy about those issues, there is little doubt that TV becomes a real danger to kids if a set falls on them.</p><p>
A <a href="http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Falling-Televisions-Injures-Thousands-of-Children-.aspx">study</a> published in July by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that "more than 17,000 children are treated in U.S. emergency departments each year for a TV-related injury, equaling one child every 30 minutes."</p><p>
Flat-screen TVs may be lighter than the old cathode ray tubes but, says Ryan Hagberg of Sanus (a company that makes mounting brackets and furniture to secure TVs), "they've become much bigger and more top heavy so they're more susceptible to being tipped over." He said that one danger is when parents put the remote on top of the TV "and a curious child wants to get to that remote to turn the TV on so they end up climbing up the stand that holds the TV and grabbing the top of the TV and pulling it over on themselves." A colleague of mine suggested another possibility: could kids be poking at TVs, thinking that they are touch screens?</p><p>
The study also found:</p><ul><li> There was a 125 percent increase from the number of injuries in 1990.<br></li><li>Almost half -- 46 percent -- occurred from a TV falling off a dresser or armoire.
<br></li><li>Another 31 percent falling from an entertainment center or TV stand.
<br></li><li>Children under age 5 represented 64.3 percent of all injured patients, and boys accounted for 60.8 percent of cases.
<br></li><li>The head/neck was the most common body region injured (63.3 percent), followed by the legs (21.5 percent).
<br></li><li>There have been 215 child deaths due to TV tip overs in the last 10 years.</p></li></ul>
<p>SafeKids World Wide (whose Web site <a href="http://safekids.org/">SafeKids.org</a> is not related to my site <a href="http://safekids.com">SafeKids.com</a>) recommends:<br></p><ul><li>Assess the stability of the TVs in your home.</li><li>Mount flat-screen TVs to the wall to prevent them from toppling off stands</li><li>Follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure that you have a secure fit.</li><li>
If you have a large, heavy, old-style cathode ray tube (CRT) TV, place it on a low, stable piece of furniture.
</li><li>Use brackets, braces, or wall straps to secure unstable or top-heavy furniture to the wall.</li></ul><p>Sanus' Ryan Hagberg said that if wall-mounting is not an option, families should consider strapping the TV to the stand or look for stands that enable you to secure the TV. <br></p><p>Listen to interview:<br>For more from Ryan Hagberg, click below to listen to a 10-minute podcast<br></p> <p>
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<p>More than one-third of all U.S. marriages between 2005 and 2012 involve couples who met online, according to a <a href="http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2013/05/31/1222447110" >study</a> commissioned by dating service eHarmony.com.</p><p>
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The survey, conducted by Harris Interactive and analyzed by a University of Chicago professor, found that, compared to people who met offline, these marriages "were slightly less likely to result in a marital breakup (separation or divorce) and were associated with slightly higher marital satisfaction among those respondents who remained married." </p><p>
The survey, based on a survey of 19,131 married respondents, was published last month in through the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.</p><p>
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A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project and Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society has mostly good news about how teens approach privacy issues on social-networking services.
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While "teens are sharing more information about themselves on social media sites than they did in the past," according to the study, "few teens embrace a fully public approach to social media," but "take an array of steps to restrict and prune their profiles." Here's the <a href="http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2013/Teens-Social-Media-And-Privacy.aspx" >full report</a>. <p>
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The study also found that: <br></p><ul><li>Teen Twitter use has grown significantly: Now 24 percent of online teens use it, up from 16 percent in 2011. <br></li>
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The typical (median) teen Facebook user has 300 friends, while the typical teen Twitter user has 79 followers.</li>
<li>Focus group discussions with teens show that they have waning enthusiasm for Facebook, disliking the increasing adult presence, people sharing excessively, and stressful "drama," but they keep using it because participation is an important part of overall teenage socializing. <br></li><li>60 percent of teen Facebook users keep their profiles private, and most report high levels of confidence in their ability to manage their settings.</li>
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Teens take other steps to shape their reputation, manage their networks, and mask information they don't want others to know; 74 percent of teen social media users have deleted people from their network or friends list. <br></li>
<li>Teen social media users do not express a high level of concern about third-party access to their data; just 9 percent say they are "very" concerned. <br></li>
<li>On Facebook, increasing network size goes hand in hand with network variety, information sharing, and personal information management.</li></ul><p></p><p>
While most teenage Facebook users pay attention to privacy settings, that's not the norm on Twitter, where only 24 percent of teens say they post in private. </p>
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Facebook remains the most popular site, with 94 percent of teens saying they have a profile compared with 26 percent for Twitter and 11 percent for Instagram. When asked which site they used most often, 81 percent chose Facebook compared with 7 percent for Twitter and 3 percent for Instagram (which is owned by Facebook) and only 1 percent each for YouTube, Tumblr, and Google+.</p><p>
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When it comes to privacy, older teens (ages 14 to 17) are more likely to share photos of themselves, their school name, relationship status, and phone numbers, when compared to 12- to 13-year-olds. In an interview (scroll down to listen), Pew Senior Researcher and study co-author Amanda Lehnart said, "As teens gain more experience and comfort in the social media environment, they get a sense of themselves of what's OK to share and what's not OK to share." She also pointed out that older teens are more likely to have a cell phone number to share, and more likely to be in a romantic relationship, and therefore "more likely to have a romantic relationship status to share."
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<i>Disclosure: Larry Magid is co-director of <a href="http://connectsafely.org" >ConnectSafely.org</a>, a non-profit Internet safety organization that receives financial support from Facebook and other social media companies.</i> <p>Originally posted at <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-57585418-238/survey-most-teens-take-steps-to-protect-their-privacy-podcast/" class="origPostedBlog">Safe and Secure</a></p>
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Since 2006, San Francisco Bay Area maker movement aficionados have been making an annual pilgrimage to the San Mateo Event Center (the county fair grounds), to attend the <a href="http://makerfaire.com/" >Maker Faire</a>. Self-described as "part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new," the Faire attracts a broad swath of attendees, not just in the Bay Area, but in other Maker Faires that are popping up around the world.<p>
<p>Last year 165,000 people attended the flagship events in the Bay Area and New York. There were also Maker Faires in Minneapolis, Detroit, and other cities around the world, according to the Faire's sponsor Maker Media (which also publishes<a href="http://blog.makezine.com/volume/make-34/" > Make</a> magazine) .</p>
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What strikes me about the event is the mixture of high-tech, low-tech, and products that are a combination of both. You'll find robots and 3D printers, but also doily making, arts and crafts, and decidedly 20th century tools with 21st century twist, like an engraving machine that's controlled by a smartphone. </p>
<p>I've been to several Maker Faires and have always been impressed with the passion of the maker attendees, whether they're showing off an experimental new piece of tech hardware or beautiful things you can do with a needle and thread. </p>
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To find out more about the Maker Faire, I sat down with Maker Media Founder and CEO Dale Dougherty, who said that the Maker Faire is "kind of reinventing the fair." He said he "wanted to take many of the good sides of it, but instead of pigs and pies, we have rockets and robots." He added that the Faire is a chance for makers to "share with their friends and family and the whole community." </p>
<p>"We are creators and producers and makers of things," said Dougherty. "We don't just buy stuff. We have this desire and ability to create things."</p>
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